Washougal will give $100K to help struggling residents, businesses

The city of Washougal plans to use $100,000 from its federal COVID-19 relief funds to help residents who are struggling to pay their utilities as well as small businesses negatively impacted by the coronavirus pandemic.

“This money (will) substantially help people who are either in a low-income situation and can’t afford to keep their water on or stay current on their bills, or small business owners who are trying to piece together payroll one week at a time,” Washougal City Councilwoman Alex Yost said during the council’s Oct. 12 workshop. “These programs are a major show of faith that we care about our community in both the small business and resident populations.”